16TH PASLA/RMA ANNUAL 5–7 March 2019 CONFERENCE ON ASIAN Shangri-La Hotel Sydney, Australia SECURITIES LENDING

The first industry-wide jointly sponsored conference in Asia developed by securities lending and borrowing professionals for securities lending and borrowing professionals.

Enterprise Risk • Credit Risk • Market Risk • Operational Risk • Regulatory Affairs • Securities Lending DEAR COLLEAGUE

On behalf of The Pan Asia Securities Lending Association (PASLA) and The Risk Management Association (RMA), we are honored to invite you to the 16th Annual Conference on Asian Securities Lending. The conference will take CONFERENCE PLANNING place from 5–7 March 2019 at the Shangri La, Sydney. Join industry leaders like COMMITTEE yourself from across the Asia-Pacific region to engage in forward-looking discussions on regulatory and market influences affecting our business. Additionally, the Bun Eng, Northern Trust conference gives you an unmatched opportunity to meet and network with your significant counterparties. David Egliskis, BNP Paribas Andrew Geggus, Northern Trust PASLA and RMA Executive Committee members have developed an extensive Fran Garritt, RMA business program to provide practical solutions to the industry challenges you currently face. The discussions are designed so you can immediately put these Valerie Rossi, ABN Amro Clearing solutions into action. Are you new to the securities lending industry? If so, take Paul Skurr, Deutsche Bank advantage of Tuesday’s Securities Lending Tutorial. Legal and regulatory updates follow this session, giving you updates on regulatory frameworks that impact both Jason Wells, State Street regional and global markets. Ariel Winiger, Societe Generale Gabi Solway, PASLA Wednesday’s program focuses on the evolution of Australia’s securities lending market and will then highlight opportunities and challenges in the broader APAC region. We are privileged to welcome Marcel Thieliant for our keynote session. Mr. Thieliant is the senior Australia & New Zealand economist for Capital Economics and will join the conference to discuss the current global economic landscape and its impact on Australia’s market. Additional discussion on Wednesday will highlight new technologies and how firms are dealing with the challenge of increasingly scarce resources.

Completing the conference program Thursday, the conversation shifts to trends in the beneficial owner community and how these participants are balancing risk, reward, and governance with their lending programs. Closing the business program is the industry leaders’ panel, discussing the highlights of the conference panels, and offering their thoughts on how firms can position themselves to optimally address the constantly evolving state of securities finance.

PASLA is an association of over 59 firms that are active in the business of securities borrowing and lending in Asian markets. Our aims include liaising with regional markets to promote and develop appropriate regulatory frameworks for the industry, to represent the common interests of institutions engaged in securities borrowing Sincerely, and lending, and to assist in efficient and competitive market developments. Jane RMA is a member-driven not-for-profit professional association with approximately 2,500 institutional members. Its purpose is to advance the use of sound risk Jane Wagner management principles in the financial services industry. RMA promotes an Conference Co-chair enterprise approach to risk management that focuses on credit risk, market risk, Global Head of Securities Lending, Vanguard, Valley Forge operational risk, securities lending, and regulatory issues.

We encourage you to attend these sessions and actively participate in the discussions to promote dialogue, share ideas, and debate the challenges in our industry. Please Stuart take a moment to review the business program and information provided. We are Stuart Jones confident that you will want to be a part of this year’s conference. Conference Co-chair Head of Securities Finance, Jefferies We look forward to seeing you in Sydney! Hong Kong Limited, Hong Kong CONFERENCE SPEAKERS

Jacob Boeding, Executive Director, APAC Head of Securities Marney McCabe, Senior Vice President, Brown Brothers Lending and Swaps Trading, UBS, Hong Kong Harriman, Boston Edward Bond, Executive Director, Head of Agency Securities Andrew McCardle, Director and Head, EquiLend Asia, Lending and Collateral Management, Asia Pacific, J.P. Hong Kong Morgan Investor Services, Hong Kong Marney McCabe, Senior Vice President, Brown Brothers Matthew Brunette, Global Head of Financing, Norges Bank, Harriman, Boston Norway Katie McDermott, General Manager, Equity Post Trade, Eric Champion, Executive Director, Head of Stock Lending Australian Securities Exchange, Sydney Hedge Funds Distribution-Asia, Morgan Stanley, Hong Kong Gilly Meth, Managing Director, Morgan Stanley, London Lyndon Chao, Managing Director, Head of Equities and Serge Micallef, Director, Securities Finance Trader, BNY Post Trade, Asia Securities Industry & Financial Markets Mellon, Hong Kong Association, Hong Kong David Mitchell, CFA, Senior Portfolio Manager, Canada Jansen Chua, Managing Director, Head of Securities Pension Plan Investment Board, Toronto Finance, APAC, State Street, Hong Kong Paulo Monteiro, Executive Director, Head of Securities KEYNOTE SPEAKER Michael Clavin, Head of Treasury and Dealing, First State Lending Trading, Asia Pacific, Morgan Stanley, Hong Kong Dr. Adam Fraser, Expert on Super, Sydney Robert Nichols, Executive Director, J.P. Morgan, Sydney Human Performance Martin Corrall, Director, Citi, Hong Kong Zubair Nizami, Head of Securities Lending Trading-APAC, Jenny Cosco, Managing Director & Co-Head, Government Brown Brothers Harriman, Hong Kong Affairs Asia Pacific, Goldman Sachs, Hong Kong Ed Olivier, Managing Director, Product Development, eSecLending, London Stewart Cowan, Senior Product Manager, Digital Asset, Sydney Satyan Patel, Senior Vice President, Hong Kong Exchange & Clearing, Hong Kong Lauren Degney, Managing Director, Citi, Hong Kong Johanna Platt, Chief Financial Officer, Vanguard Investment Dikele Diawara, Head of Fixed Income Repo Trading Australia Limited, Sydney Australia, National Australia Bank, Sydney Malcolm Poes, Portfolio Manager, Exposure Management, David Egliskis, Head of Securities Lending, Asia Pacific, Sunsuper PTY Ltd., Sydney BNP Paribas, Tokyo Mili Porumbel, Global Head of Securities Finance Natalie Floate, Head of Market & Financing Services, Asia- Technology, Macquarie Group, Hong Kong Pacific, BNP Paribas, Sydney Dylan Rands, Head of Trading, Regal Funds Management, Dr. Adam Fraser, Expert on Human Performance Sydney Jennifer Grenside, Global Head of Prime Funding, Citi, Valerie Rossi, Global Head of Securities Financing, ABN Hong Kong WELCOME REMARKS AMRO Clearing, Hong Kong Michele Hardeman, EVP and Head of Global Markets Morikuni Jimmy Shimoyamada, Executive Officer, Head of SPEAKER APAC, State Street, Hong Kong Global Business Development, Japan Securities Finance Co., Timothy Hogben, Chief K. Hari, Chief Business Officer, National Stock Exchange of LTD, Japan Operating Officer, Australian India, Mumbai Paul Skurr, Head of Client Financing Sales, APAC, Deutsche Securities Exchange, Australia Danielle Henderson, Senior Vice President, Head of Market Bank, Hong Kong Advocacy and Innovation Research, Northern Trust, Sydney Mark Snowdon, Senior Vice President, Head of Capital Timothy Hogben, Chief Operating Officer, Australian Markets, Asia-Pacific, Northern Trust, Singapore Securities Exchange, Australia Paul Solway, Head of Securities Finance, Asia, BNY Mellon, Glenn Horner, Managing Director & Chief Regulatory Hong Kong Officer, State Street, Boston Marcel Thieliant, Senior Australia & New Zealand Emiko Ida, Executive Director, Nomura, Tokyo Economist, Capital Economics, Singapore Stuart Jones, Head of Securities Finance, Jefferies Hong Jane Wagner, Global Head of Securities Lending, Vanguard, Kong Limited, Hong Kong Valley Forge Jason Kendall, Director, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Jason Wells, Head of Agency Trading APAC, State Street, Hong Kong Hong Kong Sam Kim, Managing Director, Director of Portfolio Ariel Winiger, Head of Securities Finance Asia Pacific, Execution Group, GIC Private Limited, Singapore Societe Generale, Hong Kong Karen King, Executive Director Head of APAC Equity Sales, IHS Markit, Hong Kong Thank you to our KEYNOTE SPEAKER Paul Landless, Partner, Clifford Chance, Singapore Jo Leaper, Senior Manager, Operational Consulting, JANA, Conference Speakers Marcel Thieliant, Australia who are industry experts and represent Senior Australia & New Rebecca Terner Lentchner, a wide range of experience and expertise Zealand Economist, Capital Head of Government Relations and Public Policy APAC, BNY Mellon, Hong Kong Economics, Singapore in many areas of our industry. Greg Lyons, Partner, Debevoise & Plimpton, New York

For the current agenda and more conference information visit the conference website at www.rmahq.org/PASLA2019 THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

If you market your products or services to the securities industry, you cannot afford to miss the opportunity to sponsor an event at this well-attended conference. Conferences are powerful tools to The value of sponsorship convey your corporate image and boost your company’s profile. Association with the PASLA/RMA can never be overstated. Conference will ensure your position as a key industry leader in the securities finance community.

What do you get for your Company name and/or logo Acknowledgement of your sponsorship? displayed*: sponsorship: • In the conference brochure. • On the conference website. • In the conference booklet. • Registration confirmation letter. Complimentary • On the conference booth. • Onsite during the conference. Registrations • Conference email announcements. • Conference email announcements.

*If signed agreements and necessary information are received by RMA prior to the established print dates. If your organization is interested in sponsoring an event, please contact Kimberly Collins at: 215-446-4021 email: [email protected]. Sponsorship opportunities are on a first-come, first-served basis.

Audience Response System – Scotiabank Delegate Bag – Morgan Stanley Delegate Booklet – State Street Hotel Keycard – ING Financial Markets Lanyards – EquiLend Registration Desk – BNY Mellon Wifi and Charging Station – Standard Chartered Bank

www.rmahq.org/PASLA2019 BUSINESS PROGRAM

TUESDAY, 5 MARCH Program Courtesy of: J.P. Morgan WEDNESDAY, 6 MARCH 1000 – 1200 Wi-fi and Charging Station Securities Lending Tutorial Sponsored by: Standard Chartered Bank Designed for professionals new to the securities lending industry; this session will 0900 – 0915 provide attendees with a basic conceptual understanding of securities lending functions and how to distinguish among the various forms of securities lending Welcome to the Conference transactions. The instructors will address common industry misperceptions about A welcome to the conference and an update on PASLA’s and RMA’s joint activities securities lending with an emphasis on regional and marketplace issues. The tutorial during the past year will be given by the conference co-chairs. will provide attendees with an understanding of the regulatory and taxation issues –– PASLA: Stuart Jones, Head of Securities Finance, Jefferies Hong Kong Limited, affecting securities lending for lenders and their custodian bank lending agents and Hong Kong borrowers. Participants will learn how to identify the risks of securities lending and –– RMA: Jane Wagner, Global Head of Securities Lending, Vanguard, Valley how to control them. Instructors: 0915 – 0930 –– Jason Kendall, Director, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Hong Kong Australia Welcoming Remarks –– Serge Micallef, Director, Securities Finance Trader, BNY Mellon, Hong Kong –– Timothy Hogben, Chief Operating Officer, Australian Securities Exchange, Australia 1200 – 1330 0930 – 1030 Lunch (Tutorial Attendees ONLY) ‘Through droughts and rains’ – What’s the current forecast for Courtesy of: J.P. Morgan securities lending in Australia? Australia’s established and fluid securities lending market tends to take a back seat 1330 – 1430 versus its peers in Asia that exhibit superior returns though potentially with greater PASLA Regional Markets Initiatives – A Healthy Year of risk. The panel will focus on what has changed in Australia since PASLA last hit Progress these shores 10 years ago and where our panel expects the industry to head in the next 5 years. PASLA market sub-groups have been actively engaging with participants to enhance the industry’s capabilities including developing short selling and securities lending in Moderator: the Philippines, recommending on suspension and de-listing procedures for various –– Natalie Floate, Head of Market & Financing Services, Asia-Pacific, BNP Paribas, markets, to advising on settlement constraints in Singapore. The working group Sydney leaders will explain the initiatives of the past year as well as gauge your concerns and interests to focus upon for the year ahead. 1030 – 1100 Facilitator: Coffee Break with Exhibitors –– Andrew McCardle, Director and Head, EquiLend Asia, Hong Kong Courtesy of: 1430 – 1600 –– ABN AMRO Clearing Bank –– Euroclear Legal and Regulatory Discussion Both PASLA and RMA have been providing members with updates and guidance 1100 – 1145 as well as responding to various proposed rulemaking initiatives on both a global Keynote Address: Will Australia miss the global tightening and regional basis. Tuesday’s session will give participants an update on proposed cycle? rules, where they stand and what the potential business implications are for securities lending and borrowing affecting beneficial owners, agent lenders, broker dealers, and Mr. Thieliant will include their assessment of the near-term outlook for China’s hedge funds in the Asia/Pacific region. economy as well as the long-term implications of structural trends there. That includes what slower growth in property and infrastructure investment mean for 1430 – 1515 Australia’s resource sector, the extent to which the trade war affects LNG and other Global Legal and Regulatory Issues and Business Implications exports, and the prospects of higher revenue from Chinese visiting or studying in Australia. Followed by a Q&A session. Learn about the latest updates from a global regulatory perspective including SFTR, –– Marcel Thieliant,Senior Australia & New Zealand Economist, Capital Economics, MIFID II, FSB’s Shadow Banking Work Stream updates, Basel IV Capital, Leverage Singapore and Liquidity Rules, Single Counterparty Credit Limits, FRTB, Stay Protocols, and other global rule making news. 1145 – 1230 1515 – 1600 Regional Markets Updates for Off-Shore Participants Regional Legal and Regulatory Issues and Business Market participants will discuss the expansion of off-shore securities lending in Implications the Asian markets, which has often resulted in unforeseen barriers to entry. These barriers range from lack of regulatory, legal, and tax reform to technology issues, This session will address regional issues including business leaders from the region all of which impact and potentially hinder market growth. This panel will update discussing possible impacts on your business based on potential new regulations that you on various markets, barriers to expansion, and what the local regulators and are specific to the Asia/Pacific region. exchanges are doing to provide more open markets for financial institutions. Moderators: Moderator: –– Paul Landless, Partner, Clifford Chance, Singapore –– Ed Oliver, Managing Director, Product Development, eSecLending, London –– Greg Lyons, Partner, Debevoise & Plimpton, New York 1230 – 1400 1730 – 1930 Lunch Welcoming Reception: Meet and Greet the PASLA Executive Committee Courtesy of: – Courtesy of: – ABN AMRO Clearing Bank –– Australian Securities Exchange –– Nomura –– Euroclear –– Australian Securities Lending –– Northern Trust Association –– RBC –– BNP Paribas –– Societe Generale –– Citi –– UBS BUSINESS PROGRAM

1400 – 1500 1000 – 1045 The I.T. Crowd: Are We Hooked on Datafication? Keynote Address: The Psychology of Evolution There has been an explosion of Fin Tech firms vying for a byte of the Securities We are living in a marketplace of dramatically increasing complexity, competition Financing cake. Who will be the winners and losers? The panel will explore and commoditization. Technology is increasing customer power and awareness, successful applications and latest developments of technological innovations within driving down prices and margins, and increasing convergence, making it harder the Securities Finance industry including e-trading platforms, data analytics, cyber and harder to differentiate. This is the world we live in! The result is that we are security and IT infrastructure. questioning our business models which requires people today to unlearn, relearn Moderator: and exhibit wildly different behaviors. For the last 8 years Dr Adam Fraser in –– Karen King, Executive Director Head of APAC Equity Sales, IHS Markit, Hong partnership with Deakin University have been studying what enables individuals Kong and organizations to transform so they remain commercially successful. In this entertaining, interactive and evidence based presentation you will discover strategies 1500 – 1600 that allow you and your team to evolve your behavior to thrive in a complex business environment. Rise of the Scarce Resource Challenge: Does it kill business – or provide opportunities? – Dr. Adam Fraser, Expert on Human Performance How are institutions dealing with limiting constraints applied by regulations or self- 1045 – 1115 imposed internal policies? The burden of regulations remains an ongoing headwind Coffee Break with Exhibitors for market participants to navigate, and firms continue to strive for optimisation across the various key ratios. The panelists will brainstorm scarce resource Courtesy of: management/allocation and share how their business models are continually evolving –– ABN AMRO Clearing Bank as a result of these constraints. –– Euroclear Moderator: –– Ariel Winiger, Head of Securities Finance Asia Pacific, Societe Generale, Hong Kong 1115 – 1215 Women in Finance 1600 Senior figures will share their experiences and insights of a career in finance across Business Program Adjourns for the Day different regions and institutions. The recent focus on diversity will be considered as well as what challenges remain ahead. 1800 – 2000 Moderator: Cocktail Reception –– Marney McCabe, Senior Vice President, Brown Brothers Harriman, Boston Courtesy of: 1215 – 1315 –– Australian Securities Exchange –– Nomura –– Australian Securities Lending –– Northern Trust Industry Leaders Debate: The Future of Securities Finance in Association –– RBC the Asia/Pacific Region –– BNP Paribas –– Societe Generale Hear industry leaders summarize topics discussed during the conference and their –– Citi –– UBS concerns about future developments affecting your institution every day. Discussion will include the regulatory impact on the industry both globally and in the region and issues around supply and demand. How are capital and balance sheets causing institutions to change their strategies? Panelists will also discuss market turbulence, THURSDAY, 7 MARCH such as Brexit, the erosion of the European securities lending markets, and emerging Wi-fi and Charging Station markets. Sponsored by: Standard Chartered Bank Moderator: –– Stuart Jones, Head of Securities Finance, Jefferies Hong Kong Limited, Hong Kong 0900 1315 Chairpersons’ Remarks and Housekeeping Closing Remarks and Announcement of 2020 Conference 0900 – 1000 in Tokyo Global Beneficial Owners Trends and Issues 1315 – 1415 In a world of compressed yields and lackluster investment returns, securities lending Lunch has been an obvious solution for asset owners seeking alternative avenues of alpha generation at relatively low risk. Despite continued momentum in beneficial owner Courtesy of: program participation, there remains a perception however that inherent risks within –– ABN AMRO Clearing Bank a program do not warrant the associated revenue potential. Are these perceptions –– Euroclear justified? How has securities lending evolved since the global financial crises in helping participants manage risks appropriately? Are beneficial owners using a different lens today to assess the value proposition of securities lending? How have participants been successful in striking the right balance between risk, reward and governance? Moderator: –– David Egliskis, Head of Securities Lending, Asia Pacific, BNP Paribas, Tokyo

www.rmahq.org/PASLA2019 HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

Conference Hotel: Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney 176 Cumberland Street The Rocks, Sydney, NSW 2000 Australia Telephone: 852-2841 381466 SHANGRI-LA Fax: 852-2845 5808 Reserve a room online through the RMA Website at www.rmahq.org/pasla2019.

Shangri-La Hotel Highlights Important Reservation Information Perfectly positioned in the dress circle of Sydney Harbour, the panoramic Only those individuals registered for the conference are eligible to stay at views of Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge enhance the The Shangri-La Hotel at the conference group rate during the conference luxurious glamour of Sydney’s destination hotel. Nestled in the historic dates. The conference registration list will be cross-checked with the room Rocks District, the luxury hotel features elegantly. list provided by the hotel. Anyone (company or individual) holding a hotel reservation must have a matching conference registration with RMA no later Reservations than 30 January 2019. If not registered by 30 January 2019, RMA reserves Two (2) room options are available at the Shangri-La Hotel. All reservations the right to request that you cancel your hotel reservation or have the hotel will require a deposit equal to one night’s stay charged to your credit card. charge the hotel rack rate for the reservation. RMA or PASLA will not be Rates are available three (3) days prior and three (3) days after the conference responsible for any charges you may incur, nor will RMA or PASLA assume dates to anticipate early arrivals and late departures. All reservations are responsibility for making room reservations, changes, or cancellations. subject to confirmation by the hotel. Any reservation received after 30 If you have questions regarding reservations, please email Selena Sidik, January 2019 will be based on hotel availability. [email protected].

Reservation Options: Reservation Cancellation Policy Option #1 Deluxe Room: Deluxe Darling Harbour / Opera City Rooms Please e-mail reservation changes and/or cancellation request to AUD$460 inclusive of daily buffet breakfast for one adult [email protected]. Option #2: Deluxe Darling Harbour / Opera City Room AUD$490 inclusive To cancel your reservation without penalty, you must cancel 14 days prior of daily buffet breakfast for two adults to scheduled arrival date. You will be charged for one (1) night if your reservation is canceled 8 days prior to arrival. You will be charged for the entire stay if your reservation is canceled less than 8 days before arrival date. If you are a no-show, your reservation will be charged for the entire stay. If your do not settle your account in full upon departure, the hotel reserves the right to pursue legal action against you. GENERAL INFORMATION

Airport SYDNEY There are numerous options to reach Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney, from the The City of Sydney is the local government area covering airport. Guests can choose between hotel limousine pick-up, taxi, shuttle the Sydney central business district and surrounding inner bus and train. To arrange an airport pick-up, contact the hotel directly by telephone city suburbs of the greater metropolitan area of Sydney, at (61 2) 9250 6018, or email us at [email protected]. New South Wales, Australia. Please make your booking at least two days in advance. Below are transportation options from the airport: All rates quoted are Sydney, capital of New South Wales and one of Australia’s subject to change. largest cities, is best known for its harbor front Sydney • Hotel Limousine; fee: AUD 125 (one way); reservation required Opera House, with a distinctive sail-like design. Massive • Shuttle bus service, fee: AUD 16 (per person) Darling Harbour and the smaller Circular Quay port are • Train service, fee: AUD 17 (per person) hubs of waterside life, with the arched Harbour Bridge and • Estimated taxi fare: AUD 50-60 (one way) esteemed Royal Botanic Garden nearby. Sydney Tower’s It takes approximately 30 minutes to drive to the hotel from the airport. outdoor platform, the Skywalk, offers 360-degree views of During peak hours, it takes a minimum of 40 minutes to reach the hotel. the city and suburbs. Weather Australia’s national currency is Australian dollars (AUD), The average temperature during the day in March is about 24° C and a which comes in denominations of $5, $10, $20, $50 and low of 24° C at night. $100 notes. Coins come in 5, 10, 20 and 50 cent and one Passport or Travel Document and two dollar denominations. For questions and information on obtaining a Passport or Visa, please visit https://www.australia.gov.au/information-and-services/ passports-and-travel and select the appropriate link.

Conference Attire Business casual attire is suggested. Please be sure to carry a light jacket due to the variance in temperature in the meeting rooms.

Meals In addition to the receptions on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, lunch will be served on Wednesday and Thursday. Coffee breaks will be held on Wednesday and Thursday. Receptions will be open to all registered attendees. Delegates are responsible for making their own arrangements for all other meals.

Private Events PASLA and RMA would appreciate your cooperation in refraining from scheduling any other events, such as sightseeing and special tours, and meals during the conference business sessions (0900 – 1600 hrs). We ask that you please support the conference sponsors of all of the conference events by recognizing their financial commitment to the particular event (food/beverage cost) and the conference by attending all conference sessions and events. A private event is an invitation-only outing, dinner party, or reception hosted by an organization or group other than PASLA or RMA. Private events are not considered part of the conference program agenda and, as such, should not interfere with the conference program or sponsored events. If your organization is planning an event for Tuesday or Wednesday evening, please plan to start the event for 2000 hrs or later. If your organization is providing transportation to off-site venues, delegates should not be picked up at the hotel until 1930 hrs. The Shangri-La Hotel has excellent restaurants and rooms available for private dinners and meetings, as well as great venues for more casual events. If you would like information on planning a private dinner/ event and/or meeting at The Shangri-La Hotel please contact [email protected]. www.rmahq.org/PASLA2019 CONFERENCE AND REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Conference Registration RMA Registration Desk Hours To register for the conference, visit the RMA Website at www. • Tuesday, 5 March 0900 – 1830 rmahq.org/pasla2019. Registration for the conference is only • Wednesday, 6 March 0830 – 1300 available online via the RMA Website; a credit card is required • Thursday, 7 March 0830 – 1300 at the time of registration. Upon completion of your online Name Badges registration you will receive a paid invoice, please be sure to print the invoice for your records. The online registration process is a Name badges must be worn to all conference sessions and secure transaction using security and encryption coding software receptions. We appreciate your cooperation. to protect the data provided and your privacy. Rosemarie Casler is Opening Night Reception available by email at [email protected] or phone 215-446-4081 to answer any questions you may have. Attendees are required to wear their conference name badges to gain entrance. The evening will include an open bar with hot and To allow for the preparation of conference materials and for your cold canapés served from 1730 till 1930. name to appear in the conference program booklet, we must receive your conference registration by 30 January. New or substitute Systems and Information Technology Exhibits registrations received after 30 January will NOT be included in the We are pleased to offer opportunities for tabletop (portable) conference booklet. A supplementary attendee list will be printed to exhibits during the conference. We ask that pop-up trade-show include all new registrations received 1 February - 26 February. displays not exceed 8 feet in width. There is no exhibition fee, but Online conference registration is available until 27 February. All all exhibitors must be registered participants of the conference and registrations after this date can be completed on site at the RMA must complete an exhibition agreement. registration desk at The Shangri-La Hotel, registration materials and All conference attendees are invited to stop by and visit the exhibit conference name badges will be available at the RMA registration booths and enjoy coffee breaks with the exhibitors Wednesday desk. Remember to wear your name badge at all times! and Thursday. Conference Registration Fee Conference Exhibitors: US$1,600 • Broadridge What’s included in the registration fee? • FIS • ION Tuesday, 5 March • Stonewain Systems • Securities Lending Tutorial – space is limited please pre-register • Legal and Regulatory Discussion - space is limited please pre-register Exhibition Booth Hours: • Welcome Reception • Wednesday, 6 March 0900 – 1530 Wednesday, 6 March • Thursday, 7 March 0900 – 1200 • Business Program • Coffee and Lunch breaks If your organization is interested in exhibiting at the conference, • Reception please contact Kimberly Collins at 215-446-4021 email: [email protected]. Exhibiting opportunities are on a first- Thursday, 7 March come, first served basis. • Business Program • Coffee and Lunch breaks DATES TO REMEMBER

30 JANUARY 2019 • Registration List Deadline: New or substitute names received after this date may not be included in the conference book. Your name will appear on the supplemental listing, if registered by 30 January, which will be available as a handout at the conference. • Reservation cut-off date: Reservations received after this date will be accepted based on hotel availability. Please be sure to book your reservation as early as possible. All room reservations changes/modifications and/or cancellations MUST be emailed to [email protected]. • Registration vs. Housing Deadline: Individuals holding a hotel reservation at the conference rate must have a matching conference registration with RMA not later than 5:00 p.m. (EST). RMA reserves the right to request that you cancel your hotel reservation or instruct the hotel to charge the hotel rack rate for the reservation if not registered for the conference by this date.

16 FEBRUARY 2019 • Full Refund Deadline: Written Conference cancellations must be received by this date in order to receive a full registration refund; cancelations received after this date but before 25 February are subject to a service fee equal to 50% of the registration fee. • Deadline for cancellations: Registrations fees will not be refunded after 25 February. Substitutions from within the same organization can be made at any time.

27 FEBRUARY 2019 New registrants and substitutes will be processed at the RMA Registration Desk at The Shangri-La Hotel, beginning Tuesday, 5 March.

Note: Please be sure to read and hold on to your reservation and registration confirmation documents. They will contain all of the important information you will need for the conference.

www.rmahq.org/PASLA2019www.rmahq.org/pasla2019 DATES AND LOCATIONS OF FUTURE CONFERENCES 2/19/19

RMA STAFF RMA Annual Securities Finance and Collateral Management Conference Speaking Opportunities: 2019 2020 Fran Garritt, Director, Securities Lending October 14–17 October 12–15 [email protected] The Ritz Carlton, Boca Raton The Ritz Carlton, Amelia Island Paul Guinan, Manager, Securities Lending Resort & Club Amelia Island, FL [email protected] Boca Raton, FL

Registration: Rosemarie Casler PASLA/RMA Conference on Asian Securities Lending [email protected] 17th Annual 3–5 March 2020 Sponsorship and Exhibiting: Tokyo, Japan Kimberly Collins [email protected] Please note: These dates and locations are provided for your information only. Hotel group reservations will not be available at any hotel before RMA’s release date.

SHANGRI-LA Visit these Web sites for additional Reservation Assistance and information on securities lending: Questions & Private/Social Events: www.paslaonline.com Selena Sidik www.rmahq.org [email protected] www.isla.co.uk www.sifma.org

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